These Greek Yogurt Roasted Chicken Thighs will knock your socks off. They’re seriously easy to throw together with minimal work for you and can easily be prepped ahead!
2poundsbone-in chicken thighsaround 5-6 thighs total depending on their size
1 5.3ouncecontainer Greek yogurt
The juice of 1 lemonor half if you don't like a strong lemon flavor + some extra lemon wedges for garnish
¼cupolive oil
1Tablespoonchopped fresh parsley + a little extra for garnish
1 ½teaspoonschopped fresh thymeexpert tip: if you have lemon thyme available its even better!
½teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, thyme, garlic powder, salt and pepper until well combined.
Add chicken pieces into the yogurt mixture and mix until the chicken is fully coated.
Marinate for at least 15 minutes, even better if it's overnight.
When you're ready to cook the chicken thighs, place them into a greased 9" x 13" baking pan, skin side up.
Bake at 425 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown and crispy with an internal temperature of 162 degrees.
Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes to bring the temperature up to 165 degrees. Garnish with additional lemon wedges and chopped parsley and serve immediately!
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Notes
These can also be grilled- Heat half the grill over high heat and the other side of the grill over low heat. Start on the high heat side and cook for a couple minutes per side starting with the skin side down. Move the chicken to the low heat side and cook until the internal temperature reaches 161 degrees. Remove and rest 5 minutes before serving.